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Contents JUNE 2018

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk I’m a Convicted Criminal

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by David Kramer

GoodNews for Kids Science and Christianity

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by Janelle Martin

GoodNews on Money Matters The Mediocrity of the Middle Class (and how to break out)

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by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men What Does It Take to Be a “Real Man”?

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by Mike Shreve

GoodNews for Women Laying Up Treasures

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by Melanie James

GoodNews for Parents But Why?

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by Wally Coffman

GoodNews for Life Hope through Death

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GoodNews for Fathers Legacy

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GoodNews for Couples Leavin’, Cleavin’, and Believin’

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by John Garrod

GoodNews for Seniors Why We Do What We Do

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GoodNews for Teens You Are Worthy

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by Olivia Faulkner

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by Glyndora Condon

GoodNews for Women’s Health Spider Veins vs Varicose Veins

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by Dr. James White

GoodNews for Everyone Honor Your Parents

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by Amy Wilson

GoodNews for your Taste Buds A Single Simple Delicacy ~ Lifelong Memories

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by Sherry West

GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk Men, Take Your Health to the Next Level

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GoodNews Cover Story Cleveland’s Hot Real Estate Market

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GoodNews for Everyone Grief and Loss

by Paul McGuire

GoodNews for Health & Fitness Understand your Role In Acheiving Holistic Health

by Joel Towe

GoodNews for Everyone Two of God’s Beautiful Creations

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GoodNews for Everyone Father, Child, and Unconditional Love

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by Pastor David W. Kramer

he Bible tells us that in the day we sin, we shall surely die. Then, it goes on to tell us that everyone has sinned and come short of the glory of God. What does that mean for you and me? It means that we are all “convicted criminals”. We have been convicted of breaking God’s laws. And, to make matters worse, we are convicted criminals sitting on death row according to Romans 6:23.

Now, if you’re like me, you don’t like that title attached to your name. But I submit to you that it is critical that we know where we have come from if we want to truly appreciate what God has done in our lives.

A fellow minister once said, “We’ve been saved too long. We’ve forgotten where we came from.”

The question now becomes, “Why would the King of the universe die a cruel, humiliating death to save a convicted criminal like me?” The answer is: Because that’s how much He loves you and me. It is not until we fully understand our predicament that we can fully appreciate what Jesus did for us.

Not only did Jesus save us from our sin and our death sentence, He has now called us “fellow-heirs” and “sons”, even referring to us as His friends in one passage. Consider Galatians 3:26, 27, 29 which says, “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many as you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ...And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”

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From “convicted criminal” to the “son” of the Most High King, now that is a title that most of us would welcome! But, it’s not until you acknowledge what we used to be, that you can appreciate where we are now.

Another benefit that comes from remembering where God has delivered us from, is when we interact with others. So many times we want to spew judgment towards others, all the while forgetting that’s exactly where we came from. Anytime I want to get impatient with others, or judge them hastily, God simply has to remind me how patient He has been with me, even since I’ve been saved!

If God so loved me, when I was a convicted criminal sitting on death row, then I can love others. A lot of people will go out of their way to help someone good, what we would deem a “worthy cause.” But, who will help and love those that are “criminals”? Jesus did. And my Bible tells me that He was the example we should follow.

According to Matthew 25, Jesus tells us that how we interact with the downtrodden and “undesirables” in our communities, will determine whether we will inherit eternal life or eternal punishment. He says that when we minister to the needy, we are ministering to Him. The next time you see someone in need, remember what Jesus did for you!

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Bishop David Kramer has served as the pastor of the Church of God at Jerusalem Acres since 2010. He has also served as the music director for the international church for over twenty years. David resides in Cleveland with his wife, Alecia Kramer.

THE CHURCH OF GOD AT JERUSALEM ACRES Who is The Church of God at Jerusalem Acres? » We are a Pentecostal, charismatic church that celebrates the baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit. » We choose to love everyone unconditionally because that’s how Jesus loves us. » We honor the Sabbath yet we are not legalistic. We simply choose the Sabbath because it pleases God. » We recognize that our righteousness comes through the blood of Jesus Christ alone–it is not by our works. » We believe that Jesus did not do away with Judaism–He simply reformed it into what we call New Testament Judaism. » We celebrate the reformed festivals of Judaism namely Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. » We practice Inner-Healing Ministry/Counseling because we believe that forgiveness is the key to living an abundant life and to counteract the defiling effects of unforgiveness and the resulting bitterness. » We are a State Certified Faith Based Recovery Congregation.

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s a mother, and an educator, I have learned that science is not the enemy of Christianity, but the confirmation of God’s wonderful plan of creation. Here are some fun things you can do with your children to teach them some simple scientific principals as well as God’s amazing ways.

1. Bubbles and Balls: Using several different bubble wands, show the children that no matter the shape of the wand, bubbles are always round.

The reason they are round is that bubbles are shaped by the air pressure around it. God doesn’t want us to be shaped by our world, but for us to remain the way he made us, like a rubber ball.

Eventually, a bubble will break because the pressure outside becomes greater

4. Diversity Lesson: Take several hard boiled eggs, and dye them different colors. After they dry, peel them and show the children that on the inside, they all look the same. Then explain how God created us all differently and yet on the inside, we are all the same.

5. Salt Makes a Difference: Using a ¼ cup Epsom Salt, and ¼ cup warm water, in a clear cup stir until the salt is dissolved and then add a few

than the pressure inside.

A solid rubber ball doesn’t lose its shape.

3. Penny Polishing: Find some dirty pennies, and place them in a clear cup. Cover them with lemon juice and let them soak for 10 minutes, then clean them off with a paper towel. They will look brand new! This is a chance to let children know that God can take our dirty hearts and make them clean with His Love!

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drops of food coloring. Place the cup in the refrigerator until crystals begin to form (about 4 hours). Spoon the crystals out on a paper plate.

Jesus tells us to be salt and light in our world, so that the world can see that adding Jesus to our lives makes a difference.

I hope you’ll take advantage of these activities to make a teachable moment with your children. (These are especially good on those rainy days!)

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2. Chalk in Buttermilk: Soak small pieces of colored chalk in buttermilk for about an hour, then let the children color either on black paper or on the sidewalk and note how much brighter the colors are, and that they change color as they dry. When we “soak” ourselves in God’s word and His teachings, it makes a difference in us, and how the world sees us.

Janelle Martin is the Program Director for Westwood Dayschool, as well as an early childhood educator, speaker, and Bible Study leader. She is also an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church, involved in their music program, drama productions and ladies mission group. She is married to Dana Martin, they have two children, Amanda and Daniel, and four grandchildren.

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The Mediocrity of the Middle Class (and how to break out) MONEY MATTERS WITH DR. ANDREW LEE Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.

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lease don’t be offended by the title of this month’s

Read Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover, Thomas

article. If you consider yourself middle class, I am

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one of you. Regardless of how my family’s income

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has increased over the years as a result of earning graduate

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degrees and investing wisely, my wife and I have always—

on mutual fund investing (Bogle is the founder of Vanguard,

and still do—consider ourselves solidly “middle class” in

the world’s largest mutual fund company). Third, take

terms of how we see ourselves and how we make financial

action to improve your financial future. This means writing

decisions. So it is troubling to hear from countless media

a monthly budget and committing to live by it; monitor

sources today that the middle class in America is “struggling”

your spending to see where your money is really going. Pay

or perhaps in danger of “disappearing” altogether. The term

yourself first by having at least ten percent of your monthly

“mediocrity” is offensive to most of us, and rightly so. Who

paycheck automatically invested into retirement accounts

wants to be mediocre, especially financially speaking? We

and emergency savings accounts. Fourth, review your goals

all want to believe that our financial future will somehow

regularly to ensure that you are on track. By this, I mean

be brighter than our present, and that all those countless

review your monthly budgets at the end of every year to see

mornings of getting up and going to work will result in

where your financial plan may have gotten off-track. For

progress that will be measurable in real dollar signs at

instance, did you forget that your wedding anniversary is

some point as we watch our “nest egg” grow over time. But

in March, or that kids’ birthdays were in June, August, and

this won’t just happen without us taking proactive steps.

November? Did you forget that school supplies shopping

Many people find a strange sense of comfort of being “in

happens in late July? This financial review process includes

the middle” where most of their friends and relatives are.

seeing how your investments are doing—retirement, kids’

When those around us seem to be mediocre, and content to

college funds, down payment for a new home, etc. But I don’t

stay there, we may be reluctant to make a change even when

mean checking your stocks and mutual fund prices every day

we know we should. Here are suggestions to break out of

or even every week and freaking out when the market drops.

“mediocrity,” financially speaking.

Doing this can be “hazardous to your wealth.” Just keep

First, admit that your financial situation is often the

calm and keep investing for the long term. Following these

results of decisions that you have made. This admission is

principles can help you to break a cycle of “mediocrity” and

terribly uncomfortable for most of us, but also incredibly

move you upward toward financial success. Proverbs 16:9

freeing because if this is true, then we can change our destiny

reminds us, “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs

by making different (smarter and more disciplined) financial

his steps.” So make a plan, and partner with God to help it

decisions. Secondly, educate yourself on personal finance.

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What Does It Take to Be a “Real Man”?

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n answering this question, some might cling to the image

react to the confederate states. His response was remarkable,

of a rugged male with a tough-guy persona spitting out

“I will treat them as if they’d never left.”

statements like, “Cross me and you will live to regret

How indicative of the love of God! Around 620,000

it!” Such is not the case from heaven’s perspective. As the

people died in that grievous conflict, and numerous lives were

sixteenth-century church leader, Francis de Sales, pointed out,

destroyed. What hurt, what pain, what anguish was caused by

“There is nothing so strong as gentleness and nothing so gentle as

those who stubbornly defended the evil institution of slavery!

real strength.”

Yet after the dust of war settled, reconciliation was on Lincoln’s

Real men do not revel in displays of anger, pepper their

heart, far more than retribution. Nearly a century later, still

speech with vile words, or boast of their sensual prowess. Real

dealing with the root of prejudice, Martin Luther King insisted,

men enshrine a life based on principles. They are disciplined,

“The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind.” Real men

steady, and patient, knowing “he who is slow to anger is

are champions of justice in an often-unjust world.

better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he

Real men are not petty; they are deep thinkers. They

who takes a city” (Proverbs 16:32). Real men are protectors,

are visionaries who see the big picture and are willing to

not predators: defenders of the weak, not abusers of others.

sacrifice anything to get there. Real men are not quitters; they

Real men value purity, knowing, as Ben Franklin advised,

are persistent, resilient, and tenacious. Knock them down

“It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow

a hundred times and they keep getting back up, ready to

it.” Real men passionately love the truth and, like Martin

try again. Real men are dependable, responsible, and self-

Luther, are quick to assert, “My conscience is captive to the Word

motivated. They strive with all their might for perfection as an

of God . . . Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise, so help me God.”

act of worship. Their goal is excellence in all things, whether

Real men are fearless; as John Wesley put it, they “fear God and nothing else.” Real men have control of their

they are recognized for their efforts or not.

Finally, real men understand the value of time and they

emotions and believe in kindness. They are not interested

strive to spend it wisely. As Rudyard Kipling offered in his

in holding grudges. Instead, whenever possible, they seek

famous poem “If”—they “fill the unforgiving minute with sixty

reconciliation—for they realize it often takes greater moral

seconds’ worth of distance run.”

and sever them forever. Real men equate forgiveness with honor. Most would agree Abraham Lincoln was a man’s man.

He was asked after the Civil War ended how he intended to

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About The Author

strength to restore relationships than to lash out in resentment Mike Shreve has been teaching God’s Word since 1971.

He has authored 14 books including the best-selling 65 Promises from God for Your Child. He also founded and runs a Christian publishing company called Deeper Revelation Books. He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, TN. www.shreveministries.org

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Laying Up Treasures just love yard sales. Every year, I look forward to the warmer Saturdays that spring brings and those neon pink and green ‘Yard Sale’ signs that inevitably begin to pop up all over town. There is something thrilling about searching through boxes and tables and garages full of others’ castaways. You just never know what you’ll find! A cute shirt that is just my size, a barely-used candle, a well-worn ball glove for my son, endless possibilities. I have to be careful not to overdo it, because it doesn’t take very much “collecting” to clutter up my house and crowd out my own cabinets, drawers, and closets. Consequently, I have to have yard sales of my own every year or so. It’s a vicious, selfinduced cycle.

This cycle of wanting something and then getting rid of it helps me to be mindful of how much importance I place on things that have no eternal value. Like the physical possessions that eventually become ‘junk’ at a yard sale, such is anything in life that I am giving my time, my money, my thoughts, or my ‘heart’ to that isn’t a part of God’s eternal plan for my life. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” As women, we tend to put our heart into most of what we do, from our careers to our families to our hobbies and interests. The danger comes in forgetting that this life of ups and downs, with all of its priorities and responsibilities, is not eternal and our treasure is not here!

It is natural to want a happy life full of good things, but sometimes we become so involved in the immediate circumstances of our lives that we forget that this world and everything in it will soon be gone. You have probably heard the expression “You can’t take it with you when you go”. While it may be true that we cannot take anything from earth to heaven, what we sometimes forget is that we can store up treasures in Heaven while we are here on earth!

Matthew 6:19-20 says, “Do not store up for yourselves

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treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal.” To me, these treasures are our relationships with God and others whom we strive to reach with the Gospel of Christ.

In this fast-paced world of busyness that can often get overwhelming, it is such a comfort to be reminded of the truth of our Father’s steadfast and unchanging love that will last for all of eternity. Plans change, but God doesn’t. Jobs change, but God doesn’t.

Relationships change, but God doesn’t. You could fill in the blank with almost any word: ________change(s).

Everything applies! Everything except for God, that is.

He is the beginning and the end and he has known our life from beginning to end, down to the very number of hairs on our head. He is the one treasure that we can take with us in the end, when all else has faded away.

Hold to His unchanging hand today and cling to those treasures that have real, eternal value. All other ground is sinking sand.

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Melanie James teaches kindergarten and loves to bargain shop and read in her “free time.” She loves her church (Samples Memorial Baptist) and Jesus first and foremost and hopes to live out His purpose for her life every day that He gives her the chance.

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Beacon Baptist Church 505 Corvin Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7056 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 Bellefounte Baptist Church 132 Bellfounte Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2312 Bethel Baptist Tabernacle 3165 Buchanan Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5820 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932 Candies Creek Church 294 Old Eureka Rd Charleston, TN 37310 423-479-3731 Cedar Springs Baptist Church 723 Cedar Springs Church Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5506 Center Point Baptist Church 1205 Lower River Rd NW Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 336-2133 Cleveland Cowboy Church 3040 Blythe Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-7936 Cloverleaf Baptist Church 2290 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3617 Clingan Ridge Baptist Church 2412 Georgetown Road, NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-3511 Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 Covenant Baptist Church 249 Calhoun Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323

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(423) 472-7606 East Cleveland Baptist Church 1145 Arnold St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8728 Echos of Mercy Baptist Church 535 Durkee Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 715-9739 Elkmont Baptist Church 4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4600 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1227 Powerline Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Farmland Community Church 1675 Greendale Dr. SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 473-9891 First Baptist Church 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 (423)709-9100 Galilee Baptist Church 665 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 496-2019 Henegar Baptist Church 7423 Mouse Creek Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3763 The Journey Church 1668 S Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-4100 Lebanon Baptist Church 1411 Old Parksville Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-6700 Macedonia Baptist Church 3119 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-1713 Maple Street Baptist Church 1700 Maple St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-3622 Maranatha Baptist Church 453 Blue Springs Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-8991 Michigan Avenue Baptist Church 2741 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-8891 Mt Carmel Baptist Church 7619 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1620 New Friendship Baptist Church 1344 Chatata Valley Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-6007 North Cleveland Baptist Church 2815 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8524 Oak Grove Baptist Church 4452 Bates Pike SE,

Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-9125 Old Pathway Baptist Church 224 Rymer Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Parkway Baptist Church 185 Meadow Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-5522 Philadelphia Baptist Church 910 30th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Philippi Baptist Church 2325 Old Harrison Pike NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-5385 Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church 799 Inman Street East Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 (423) 476-4081 Public Church 850 17th St. NW Cleveland, TN 37311 423-458-4405 Ridgeview Baptist Church 1501 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5119 Samples Memorial Baptist Church 371 Samples Chapel Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-2329 Shenandoah Baptist Church 138 Osment Rd Se, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-0103 Shiloh Baptist Church 3406 Blair Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-5755 Stuart Park Baptist Church 850 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6741 Tasso Baptist Church 164 Old Charleston Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2114 Temple Baptist Church 3070 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6813 Thompson Spring Baptist Church 5660 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 790-1823 Union Baptist Church 797 Hughes Lake Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-1720 Valley View Baptist Church 4657 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7707 Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489 Waterville Baptist Church 4555 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-5582

West Cleveland Baptist Church 1959 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8927 Westwood Baptist Church 4001 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-1534 White Oak Baptist Church 2043 White Oak Valley Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2359

Catholic

St Therese Catholic Church 900 Clingan Ridge Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8123

Charismatic

Cleveland Christian Fellowship 695 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-2642

Church of God

Agape Place Church of God 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 Cornerstone Church of God 2823 Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0006 Church of God Sanctified, Inc. 746 First Street N.E. Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423)479-3895 East Cleveland Church of God 900 15th St NE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3389 Fellowship of Praise Church of God 931 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3121 Grace Community Church of God 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.

(423) 614-0708 Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 S Lee Hwy McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 476-6316 International Worship Center Centro Internacional de Adoraciรณn 533 Central Ave. NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-1977 Kinser Church of God 141 Kinser Road Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-7400 Lakeview Church of God 105 Pound Street S.E. Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 North Cleveland Church of God 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 Michigan Avenue Church of God 515 Minnis Road N.E

(423) 584-3663 Mt Olive Church of God 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381 Mt View Church of God 210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (706) 455-3528 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 559-9646

Church of God of Prophecy Cleveland Spanish COGOP 2610 Grove Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423)473-7199 Durkee Road COGOP 201Durkee Rd. Cleveland, TN37312 (423) 472-4384 Keith Street Ministries COGOP 4000 Keith ST. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-2448 Peerless Road COGOP 3301 Peerless Rd. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 303-2680 Spring Place COGOP 2530 Spring Place Rd. Cleveland, TN37311 (423)476-6414 Union Grove COGOP 533 Union Grove Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-5357 Wildwood COGOP 140 Wildwood Ave Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-6584

The Church of God

The Church of God Jerusalem Acres 1826 Dalton Pike SE Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423) 472-1597

Disciples of Christ

First Christian Church 3625 N. Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6682

Episcopal

Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 503-6394

Methodist Big Spring United Methodist 1196 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5242 Black Fox United Methodist 1820 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-1908 Broad Street United Methodist 155 Central Ave NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5586 First United Methodist Church 3425 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-4504 Pleasant Grove UMC 3043 Pleasant Grove Church Rd SW Cleveland, TN 37311 S. Cleveland United Methodist 1165 Church St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 507-5760 Tasso United Methodist 1106 Tasso Ln NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4457 Trinity United Methodist Church 731 1st St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-7900 Valley Head Methodist Church 920 Mouse Creek Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-0575 Wesley Memorial Methodist 3405 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-9578

Pentecostal

Faith Memorial Church 910 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6281 First United Pentecostal Church 4095 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-9436 Full Gospel House of Prayer 1500 Wildwood Ave. Cleveland, TN Set Free Christian Fellowship 1175 King Edwards Ave. Cleveland, TN

Nazarene

Lutheran

Cleveland First Church Of The Nazarene 2712 Henderson Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312-5225 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 2018 Washington Ave Cleveland, TN 37364 (423) 479-7343

Latter-day Saints

Non-Denominational

Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church 320 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 First Lutheran Church 195 McIntire Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6811

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4200 Pryor Rd N.E.

Christian Fellowship Ctr 895 6th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 479-9591 Church Alive Ministries 6315 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8133 Cleveland Community Chapel 1823 Forest Ridge Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 Cleveland Cornerstone Church 533 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1775 Cornerstone Family Church 4997 N. Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 380-9160 Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472 2178 Dwelling Place Church 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Fairhaven Ministry Center 1807 Blythe Ave. SE, Cleveland TN, 37311 fairhavenlife.org Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 God’s Family Fellowship 197 Neely Circle NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-7533 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 International House of Fire 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-0772 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or The Net Church Bradley Square 12 200 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, TN 37312 New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 The Simple Gospel 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 650-9572 Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 423-994-8553 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, Tn. 37312 (423) 479-2705 The Sanctuary

1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown RD NW 37312 423-473-9338 Walker Valley Community 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696

Presbyterian

Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church 8267 N Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-5004 First Cumberland Presbyterian 161 2nd St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6751 First Presbyterian Church 433 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5584 Flint Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church 515 Flint Springs Rd Cleveland TN. 37323 (423) 284-6397 Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church 310 New Murraytown Rd., NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-6181 St James Cumberland Presbyterian 151 Short St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5762 Trinity Presbyterian PCA 1780 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-9595

Seventh Day Adventist Ladd Springs Seventh-Day 5860 Bates Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-1889 Bowman Hills Adventist 300 Westview Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 East Cleveland Seventh-Day 801 Howard Circle SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-9299

Zion Assembly

Zion Assembly Church of God 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337

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Assembly of God

Abundant Blessing 2613 Cardinal St Athens, TN 37303 423-435-5867

Baptist

Antioch Baptist Church 218 Canal St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3332 Central Baptist 13 Nash Dr. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0400 Clearwater Baptist 964 County Rd. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7147 Clear Springs Baptist Church 653 County Road 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3128 Covenant Baptist 241 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-263-1569 East Athens Baptist 301 Central Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1394 Fairview Baptist 251 County Rd. 128 Athens, TN 37303 423-649-0346 First Baptist 305 Ingleside Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5441 First Bible Baptist 1819 Old Niota Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0765 Freedom Baptist 2207 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0193 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Idelwild Baptist 118 county rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0002 Lakeview Baptist 182 County rd. 126 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0451 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Mount Verd Baptist 251 County Rd 249 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-1286 New Hopewell Baptist 197 County Rd

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Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0940 New Zion Baptist 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303 423-263-9841 North Athens Baptist 402 Tellico Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3813 Oak Grove Baptist 1212 County Rd. 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9986 Parkway Baptist 1701 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9709 Rocky Mount Baptist 1002 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8758 Rogers Creek Baptist 510 County Rd 180 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0295 Short Creek Baptist 892 County Rd. 50 Athens, TN 37303 423-336-5089 South Liberty Baptist 505 County Rd 655 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5124 Union Hill Baptist 258 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1241 Unity Baptist 162 County Rd 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0420 Valley View Baptist 323 County Rd 370 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5159 West End Baptist 803 Clark St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-8274 West View Baptist 2707 Highway 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2193

Catholic

St. Mary Catholic Church 1291 E. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-4277

Christian

Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5791

Church of God

Aoh Church Of God 501 Ohio St

Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1279 First Church of God 200 Fisher St. Athens, TN 37303 423-887-5855 Woodward Church of God 507 Woodward Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1618

Community

Christ Community Church 14 Congress PKWY S. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8185

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) 508 Cedar Springs Rd Athens, TN 373 423-745-0102

Nazarene

Athens Church of the Nazarene 1908 W. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-3017

Episcopal

St Paul Episcopal Church 123 S. Jackson ST. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2224

Lutheran

Athens Lutheran Church 710 Forrest Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9419

Methodist

Allen Memorial UMC 800 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1560 Keith Memorial UMC 600 W Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37371 423-745-2612 Piney Grove UMC 767 County Rd. 750 423-462-2130 Athens, TN 37303 Riceville 2519 Cindy St Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 St. Mark Ame Zion Methodist 707 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 Tranquility UMC 135 County Rd. 177 Athens, TN 37303 423-334-3062 Trinity UMC 100 E. College St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0452 Vine Grove UMC 517 County Rd. 778 Athens, TN 37303

423-507-5760

Non- Denominational

Ascension Life 935 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-829-5102 Christian Freedom Worship Center 109 Cherry St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8999 Calvary Tabernacle of God 2820 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7159 Christian Community Church 190 Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-7111 Great Deliverance Ministries 2329 Clearwater Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7575 Liberty Church 3328 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9248 Overcoming Faith Christian 14 Carter Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3105 Restoration Church 3115 Hwy 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7777 Sanctury 9 S. Kilgore St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8900

Pentecostal

Crosslife Ministries 817 S. White St Athens, TN 37313 423-368-7197 Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle 245 County Rd 677, Riceville, TN 37370 423-745-3787

Presbyterian

First United Presbyterian Church 321 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9073 Freedman Chapel C.P.C.A. 415 Cleveland Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-252-0159 Mars Hill Presbyterian 205 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1403

Seveth-Day Adventist

Seveth-Day Adventist 230 New Englewood Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2335

Church VBS

Clingan Baptist Church June 3-June 7

Dominion Life Now Conference June 8-10 At F a i r h a v e n M i n i s t r y a n d

Oak Grove Baptist June 11-June 15

Counseling Center 1 8 0 7 B l y t h e Av e S E C l e v e l a n d Tn 37311

North Cleveland Baptist June 18-June 22

Featuring world renown evangelist former satanist Rob Radosti of Kingdom Dweller

The Church at Grace Point June 24-June 28

St. Therese Catholic Church June 11-June 14

First Presbyterian Church June 11-June 15

Central Church of Christ June 12-June 16

Ministries More info call: 423-650-0483

Healing and Power Evangelism July 20-21 At Fairhaven Ministry And Counseling Center 1807 Blythe Ave SE Cleveland tn Healing Evangelist teacher Clayton Collins from Power to Tread Ministries More info call 423-650-0483

Dominion Life Now Conference June 8-10 At Fairhaven Ministry and Counseling Center

Gò0dNews for Parents

But Why?

by Wally Coffman

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and still have the vast majority of the land left. Below is a table of the calculations.

Bradley County, TN Area in Square Miles

331

Sq. Miles

Bradley County, TN Area in Square Feet

9,227,750,400.00

ft.2

Estimated Number of People on Earth

7,400,000.00

People

Equivalent Number of 5 Member Families on Earth

1,480,000.00

Families

2,072,000,000.00

ft.2

Area Remaining After Homes

7,155,750,400.00

ft.2

Estimated Dry Land Area of Earth in Square Miles

57,529,221.62

Sq. Miles

Percentage of Bradley County, TN Area with regard to Earth

0.00058%

Percent

Area in Square Feet needed to give a 5 member family a 1,400 square foot home

Granted, I am greatly simplifying the fact that this world has many hills, valleys, rivers, deserts, etc, that would make land less than ideal to live on, not to mention what is needed for food production. My point is that we need to need to have discernment; is what the world says true or not, especially if the world is stating that there are too many people? Our children need to have that discernment as well and we need to be able to teach them to discern what is true or not in all things. It is even more important to note that Jesus said that He is “the truth” (John 14:6). If we teach our kids to look for truth, they will be more apt to find Him. May we have the honor of teaching our children the ability to search for the truth so that they may find Him. It starts by asking “why?”

About The Author

M

y son Eli is four years old and he is starting to ask a lot of questions. Sometimes his questions can be frustrating, particularly if they involve the “why” question and never seem to stop. Answering one “why” leads to another and so on. I catch myself sometimes losing patience with him because he doesn’t seem satisfied with the answers and I think he is just playing with me.

Misuse of the "why" question can lead to frustration for parents, but that doesn’t mean we should discourage our kids from asking it. There are lots of reason why a child should learn to ask “why.” Case in point: Have you ever heard someone say that the world is overpopulated? I have heard that repeatedly over my lifetime but never thought to ask "why" someone would say that. I took people who said that at their word but now I don’t believe it. Here’s why: Suppose we have a completely flat area of land that is 331 square miles in area. This is the approximate area of Bradley County, Tennessee. When you convert 331 square miles to square feet, you get a very large number at 9.2 billion! As of March 2016, the United Nations estimates that there are 7.4 billion people in the world today. If were to divide 7.4 billion into families of five, we would wind up with 1.48 billion families. Let’s say that we give every family a 1,400 square foot home so multiplying 1.48 billion families by 1400 sq. ft. gives us 2.1 billion sq.ft. needed for housing. To make a long story short, we could give every person a home within a flat area the size of Bradley County, TN very easily

Wally Coffman lives in McDonald, TN, with his wife, Angela, and their two children, Ella and Eli. He and his family attend Silverdale Baptist Church. He is a professional engineer licensed in multiple states.

Gò0dNews for Life

Hope through Death

I

by Paul McGuire

hate death. Death of loved ones. Death in wars. Death

beautiful infant girls. There was the suddenness of death

of friends or neighbors in my community or city. Or

and unexpectedness.

any other city. Or country. And then death of pets.

Death of dreams and death of hope.

Through the passion of Christ, the curse and sting of

I hate death. Death binds us up.

But Christ has set us free from the law of sin and death. There is hope beyond the "sting" of loss. When

death are overcome. But until God calls for the cessation

our hope is in the gift of God, we can actually smile

of death, we have to exercise our trust in Him so we can

through the tears. Death can lead to fear. But His perfect

see His hope beyond this life.

love casts out fear, and we are made free.

Death came because of sin. It has polluted

However death has visited you, look to Jesus for

everything. It has destroyed so many precious things

your hope. He took on death by the cross and broke

in this natural life. There is hope and comfort and relief

forever its power to defeat you.

beyond my pain, however, and I am thankful for the

In Christ, there is hope; there is light to drive away

precious promises from our Father through what Christ

darkness and there is genuine life that never ends. Death

Jesus has done.

no longer has any hold on those who pin their hopes on

But I don't enjoy the process.

the Savior. Hebrews 12:2 says, “Looking unto Jesus, the

Our youngest cat died suddenly and unexpectedly.

originator and the perfector of our faith.”

Wow. Apparently some "unknown heart condition," our

And while our hearts sting from this sad moment, we

vet suggested. "This happens to some cats. They just

reach out to the compassionate arms of our Father. Just last

don't handle certain stresses."

evening He reminded me, “Daddy always loves you.”

I thought of the families of accident victims, of

Yes. He does.

victims. Of my niece and her husband who lost two

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About The Author

soldiers losing battle buddies, of stroke and heart-attack Paul McGuire has been born again for almost 60 years, and has pursued to hear God’s Voice through all those years. He and his wife Teresa of 45+ years are active at Living Word Church in Cleveland, TN. They have two children and four-and-counting grandchildren.

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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Understanding Your Role in Achieving Holistic Health

H

by Sara L. Campbell

and for many persons, this may mean a combination of self-care and healthcare.

As you work with healthcare providers, be responsible and do your part. Take care of your whole being and expect a holistic approach to your health from your healthcare provider. Do not settle for anything less.

Health promotion and disease prevention should be a major focus for you and your family. Develop a lifestyle that embodies your entire being, seeking natural, safe, and effective approaches for health promotion and disease prevention. A healthy diet, regular exercise, obtaining appropriate screenings, getting adequate sleep and rest, maintaining an intimate relationship with the Lord, and engaging in fellowship with others are all vital to one’s holistic health.

Be sure to put good things into your body, including what you watch, read, and listen to on a daily basis. Be sure to include prayer for health, protection, and any needed healing. Some people are concerned that if they seek medical advice, they are not trusting God. God created healthcare providers and Christian providers seek the Lord in their daily work. Holistic health is best achieved through a healthy balance of approaches.

Extreme approaches to your health may include a decision to stop all of your medications, or on the other end of the spectrum, to only depend on medications.

God wants us to collaborate with Him to achieve health

Do your homework using reliable sources. Wikipedia is not the best resource, but there are reputable internet resources available. Avoid the tendency to simply accept a diagnosis or treatment without investigating the situation on your own or seeking other advice. You are the best person to know your own body. Ask questions and advocate for holistic health. A good health practitioner will want to understand and know the big picture of your health.

God created our “whole” being. All of the parts of our bodies are meant to work together in a synergistic way, each part cooperating and collaborating with the other parts. Luke 10:27 states, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.” This is a perfect verse for demonstrating how we are meant to be, not built with disconnected body parts, but with all of our parts working in synchronization.

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About The Author

olistic health is not a new concept, but it currently seems to be gaining traction in our society. “Holistic” health refers to the whole being, rather than only looking at symptoms, diagnosis, and medication. Physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing contribute to one’s own level of holistic health.

Sara L. Campbell, phD, RN, NEA-BC. Dr. Campbell is Dean and Professor for Lee University School of Nursing.

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ATHENS

921 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303

423-453-5398

CLEVELAND

211 Ocoee Crossing NW Cleveland, TN 37312

423-790-7907

FEATURED COVER STORY

F

Cleveland's Hot Real Estate Market or most, purchasing a home is one of the biggest

joined KW Cleveland Keller Williams, Cleveland’s Number

investments of their life. The process, filled with

One Real Estate Company January 1, 2017. They are blessed

countless forms and legal documents, can be tedious to

parents of 9 children and grandparents of 6. William is

say the least. Fortunately, Bradley County is blessed to have

highly motivated to list and sell Real Estate and to serve

access to real estate service professionals to assist individuals

his clients for the obvious reasons. Real estate is literally

in the purchase or sale of their home. Realtor William Eilf,

William’s life! It’s all he’s ever done since 1981, over 36

Loan Originator Rita Haynie, Home Inspector Dan Lindeman,

years ago. As an Affiliate Broker and Listing Agent, William

and Attorney Travis Henry are four examples of the quality

prospects daily for Buyers and Sellers. He also maintains

real estate service professionals in our community that stand

ongoing contact with his clients to ensure that they remain

ready to assist in guiding families through the process of

in a strong market position and move toward achieving

buying or selling and protecting their homes.

their real estate goals. When William isn’t out selling a

It all begins with selecting the right Realtor.

house, you can find him with his family or at Omega Center

Whether it is in magazines, restaurants, the grocery

store, or on billboards you see their ads everywhere, but choosing the right Realtor can make all the difference in the successful purchasing or selling or your home. William Eilf demonstrates not just the work ethic to list and market real estate, but the character to do it the right way.

William is originally from Southwest Florida where he started in Real Estate as an agent in 1981 and has been full time ever since. William and his wife, Samantha, along with their children, moved to Cleveland, TN and William

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International, (OCI). If you are looking at buying or selling a house, give him a call on his cell at 423.813.9800 or at his office at 423.303.1200.

Choose a lender you can work with and trust.

In America today, you can apply for a mortgage with

an app on your smart phone, but for the largest investment

How important is selecting a title company with an attorney?

Some people think that there is always an attorney

of your life, convenience is not necessarily the highest

handling their closing, however, that is something the State

priority. It is important to select a lender you can work

of Tennessee doesn’t require. That doesn’t mean it’s a good

with and trust.

idea to close without an attorney. In a typical transaction,

As one of the leading providers of Mortgage Services in Bradley County, Southern Heritage Bank has developed

the buyer can select who they want to handle the closing.

Attorney Travis Henry of Burns, Henry and Kirksey, P.C.

a reputation for taking great

can help you navigate the legal issues surrounding a closing

care of customers. Rita Haynie is

and ultimately help you protect your home.

no exception and as part of the

A graduate of Auburn

Home Loan Dream Team and

University and the University

with her 28 years of experience,

of Memphis School of Law,

she can help you determine

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You Are Worthy

“I

by Olivia Faulkner

'm so fat, I'm so ugly, I hate my hair, I'm stupid, I

view ourselves. A few years ago I had a problem with self-

hate myself.” These are the things I hear my peers

image. The way I viewed myself was skewed. But when God

say about themselves on a daily basis. According

came into my life so strongly and I made a decision to chase

to statisticbrain.com 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being

after Him with everything that I am, I submitted myself to

fat. 90% of 15-17 year olds want to change at least one aspect

the Potter's hands and stopped insulting God's creation.

of their physical appearance. 53% of teenage girls think they

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully

should be on a diet. Dosomething.org says 95% of people

made” (Psalm 139:14). I love this scripture and I feel like a lot

with an eating disorder are between the ages of 12 and 25.

of people neglect the word because. “I praise you because I am

I've always been a bit of a non-conformist and never really thought about what society thinks. My problems arose

fearfully and wonderfully made.” If I am giving God praise because He made me wonderfully, but then believe untrue things about myself in the same heart and mind, how can I worship and praise God fully? If God spent time and love on me, then why would I criticize the thing that He created and loves? If we look at David, he was the baby. He was a shepherd. He did the job no one else wanted to do. He probably thought he would be a shepherd his entire life. When the prophet Samuel came David was forgotten. But God didn't forget. God saw the king in David's heart. What does God see in you? Does He see fat, ugly, stupid? Or does He see a king, a queen, a leader, an achiever? If you could see yourself the way God sees you, you would never speak or think wrongly about yourself because you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

“Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31).

when somehow my friends started believing these negative

If you don't love yourself completely your love for others

things about themselves rather than believing what God says

will be incomplete. Jesus, knowing who he was in God, was

about them. Self-loathing is contrary to the Word of God.

willing to wash his disciples' feet. Jesus loved himself. He

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with

knew who he was and he embraced it, and because he did

all your soul and with all your strength and with all your

he was able to help others. My pastor has said if you can't

mind” (Deuteronomy 6:5). The Word says to love God

love yourself, you can't love your neighbor. If you can't love

with everything that you are. If you are constantly putting

your neighbor, you can't share the love of Christ with them

yourself down, you cannot love God completely. In Isaiah

(Pastor Jamie Tuttle, Dwelling Place Church International).

45:9 the potter is making a pot and the clay is berating the

“I'm so fat, I'm so ugly, I hate my hair, I'm stupid, I hate

potter saying things like “Why do I look like this? Why

myself” does not have to be a part of our daily language.

did you make me the way that you did? I'm ugly.” If I, the

The Word says we are God's creation. God wants us to love

“clay,” am criticizing myself, I am saying that God’s, the

ourselves and He wants us to view ourselves as worthy.

Potter's, work is not good enough. If we are made in God's can change this within ourselves is to constantly seek out God's Word and will for us. Ask Him how he wants us to

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About The Author

image, are we not insulting God's image? The only way we Olivia Faulkner is a 15 year old homeschooler. She takes every opportunity to participate in public speaking. She resides in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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Legacy

rowing up, I remember thinking how great my father was. How smart, how talented, how kind, how perfect he was. Being older now, and looking back, I think about him and realize he wasn’t perfect, but he was really close! When my three girls were young and growing up, I often remember thinking I wish I was as great a father as my father was.

He set such a high standard of integrity, and raised such a high bar of character and love.

What a legacy he left and what a name to try and live up to!

Speaking of leaving a legacy, we find in Genesis 17, that God speaks to Abram and changes his name to Abraham. God also informs him that he will be a father of many nations, and that He would establish a covenant between Himself, Abraham, and his descendants. No difficulty living up to that standard and name, huh?! What could possibly go wrong there? Now, I know that Abraham’s life and decisions were far from perfect, however, we read later in scripture, that God calls Abraham His friend, and that he was highly recognized, recommended, and even renowned for his great faith. What seems to be an impossible standard to reach in men’s eyes, turns out to be a success in the eyes of the Lord.

Speaking of high standards, imagine having to live up to the ultimate name of Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God. That same name that causes storms to cease, makes demons tremble and flee, heals bodies and souls, and eventually brings every kingdom to its knees. Imagine trying to live to that standard, and live up to that name.

Wow! Not just anyone could do that. It would take someone very special. Someone worthy of not only the calling, but worthy of the opportunity. The one referred to as the only begotten son of the Father. The one who humbled Himself and came to earth to be an example for us. And the one to whom the Father looked down upon and said, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I

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am well pleased” (Mark 1:11, NKJV). He was worthy, He is worthy, and He forever will be worthy, and He continues to live up to that name.

And here is an awesome truth: so can you. You can live up to the name God has given you, the calling He has given you, and yes, even the opportunity He

has given you. No matter your history, good or bad.

No matter your story, good or bad. No matter your training or lack thereof, good or bad, you can leave a great legacy, and you can live up to your great name!

Jesus doesn’t look at your failures and disappointments, he looks at your potential and at what He sees as His finished product. So, be encouraged fathers, for although you are not perfect, you are considered a friend of our Heavenly Father, and worthy of all He has for you. Strive to be the great father your kids believe you are, and leave a legacy with them worth leaving, and they too will carry on your name!

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by Joel Towe

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Leavin’, Cleavin’, and Believin’

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by John Garrod

f there’s an institution more under attack than marriage, I

hall, I must let go of that door and begin to step away from

don’t know what it is.

it if I want to reach what waits at the other end. We have

A younger family member recently remarked that

honeymoons to initiate the physical joining of two into one,

living together is “a good thing for our generation” both

but the process doesn’t stop there, or at least it shouldn’t. In

financially and because it allows them to learn about their

a conversation in our Sunday School class, a wise married

partner before they get married. I couldn’t help but think

man with almost 50 years of matrimonial experience shared

we’ve skated off the edge of an icy slope.

that he loves his wife more today than when he married

Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore shall a man leave his father

her because he knows how to love her more now than then.

and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and they shall

They’ve stuck together through thick and thin, health and

be one flesh.”

sickness, rich and poor.

The first active command there is that he should leave

We won’t experience this level of confidence in each

his parents. Leavin’ one’s childhood home isn’t just a change

other or our union if we still have one foot holding the exit

of address, it’s a change of life. No longer dependent on

door open. It takes a “burn the boats” determination to make

your parents, you are going to have to make it on your own:

marriage work. That’s where the believin’ comes into play.

paying your rent, utilities, taxes. If the lights don’t come

God designed marriage, and even gave away the first bride.

on when you get home, it’s because you didn’t pay the bill.

The two become one, but they become one in Him. That

That’s a crucial step in our development and continuation as

means if our focus as a unified flesh is God, we have His

a civilization.

guidance, His protection, His blessing on our union. We are

In the context of marriage, it means commitment to the

not alone; we know we are believing in Him for all of this

new life: the married one. Traditionally, we have the father

and our daily bread as well. Knowing that you and your

of the bride give her away to the groom. “Here, young man,

spouse are fully invested in life together in pursuit of God’s

she’s with you now. Now go out and make a life!” (And cute

plan for your life is walking in blessing.

grandchildren!)

means your primary commitment (apart from God) is to the new “One.” I can’t hold the door open and walk down the

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About The Author

Unless there’s a leavin’, the next step can’t begin: the cleavin’. To cleave is to be made one with each other. That

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hey say it’s the hardships of life that form our true character. If that’s true, then Americans who were born between the two World Wars have certainly earned their character badges. For this, we call them the “Greatest Generation”. Because they made the world a better place for us, we’re committed to making the world a better place for them.

Honoring the Greatest Generation is part of our mission here at Legacy Village.

In fact, serving this generation is our mission. In carrying out that mission, we hope to uphold the values handed down to us by the Greatest Generation in every possible way.

Who is the Greatest Generation?

You’ve probably heard the term before. It was coined almost twenty years ago by Tom Brokaw. Former anchor and managing editor of the NBC News, Mr. Brokaw published his best-selling book, The Greatest Generation, in 1998. By doing so, he forever set the phrase in our hearts and minds. While the phrase may be familiar, but have you ever stopped to wonder what makes this group of people ‘The Greatest Generation?’

Four Factors Contributing to the Formation of the Greatest Generation 1. Momentous Changes This generation lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and then on into one of the most the prosperous eras in the history of our nation.

2. Work Ethic Perhaps because of having lived through the Great Depression, this generation knows a thing or two about working hard. On top of that, they lived through the years of World War II and appreciate stability.

3. Frugality The combination of living during the Great Depression and experiencing war-time rationing means

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many in this generation are well-versed in frugal living.

They learned to make due. They also learned creativity in the face of scarcity.

4. Sacrifice and Honor Many gave of themselves during World War II, to the extent that they lost life or limb. The war was truly all-encompassing for this generation at that time.

The Battle of the Bulge, for example, is considered by military experts to be the greatest in the nation’s history.

United as a country in the face of evil, the greatest generation came together to sacrifice what they could to make the world a better place.

How Can We Better Serve the Greatest Generation?

Working in the senior living industry, I strive to give the greatest generation a sense of purpose.

Finding a purpose can mean so many different things to different people. It can be gardening, cooking brownies, singing in Bible study or just participating in daily activities. Finding each individual’s purpose is a big reason as to why I do what I do.

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Grief and Loss

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I

n some cases, support groups are most beneficial for

decisions. He had to suffer the consequences which at

those grieving as each see that they are not alone and

times were grave losses to him. As long as he sought

can glean from the common ground they share with

answers by others, or by his deeds, and/or through

others. Reaching out to support others becomes helpful

isolation or running, he did not find peace. David had to

to one’s self. Witnessing other's stories and sharing the

look up to God and make himself humble so as to hear

difficulty of the stages of grief helps each to see how

what he needed to do.

some have proceeded and also to note others who are

Some say that we do not have the faith that it takes

just beginning the grieving process. With this ability,

to overcome, or accuse us of sin (while we all struggle

one sees that they have gown and can feel hope. Job

to muster up the faith and we all sin and fall short of the

did not have that resource as his close friends and wife

glory of God) as to the reason for our not healing. We see those who were around Job do the same.

Primarily, we must look up to God and ask for His mercy, forgiveness, guidance, and peace.

Many of us find ourselves needing to blame someone or something, and at times, we blame our Father. We must trust that He is able to work our loss into His plan for good.

Secondly, we need to admit to any omitted or wrongful behavior that we had done prior to losing our loved one and then ask forgiveness of our Father, the loved one, and of ourselves, and then allow that forgiveness.

were not supportive or healing. They were stumbling

Thirdly, we cannot own responsibility of the death

blocks and discouraging. At times when we continue to

itself. We must know that if we had been able to know

grieve, our friends and family may also seem to believe

how to stop the loss, we would have.

that we are tarrying too long; they may even advise to

Fourthly, we can retain our memories and create a

“get over it” without understanding the harm in saying

memorial to our loved one by holding lessons taught and

that or how the process of grief works. Each of us have

special moments dear to us, knowing we are not alone.

different thresholds of what we can bear. This too is quickly than the others and then attempt to believe that the others are not trying to get over their trauma.

David grieved over his sins and the costs of those

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Gò0dNews for Women’s Health

Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins

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by Dr. James White

s many as one in three Americans experience spider veins and varicose veins. A common misconception we must often address at our practice is the myth that

spider veins are synonymous with varicose veins and that all varicose veins are “cosmetic”. This is simply not true.

Although venous high pressure, defective valves within the veins and weak walls of the veins are responsible for both varicose veins and spider veins, this is where the similarities end. These disorders are two distinct medical conditions which require two distinct treatment protocols. Spider veins are cosmetic, varicose veins can be cosmetic or medical depending on severity and or symptoms. Spider veins have no effect on health, just appearance. Varicose veins can be associated with symptoms which affect health and limit

Varicose Vein Treatment

Contrary to popular fallacy, varicose veins are not

simply cosmetic and can lead to serious medical conditions.

Varicose veins can be accompanied by symptoms such as pain, burning, fatigue, or tenderness. The number one cause for the symptoms of restless leg syndrome is varicose veins. Ranging from vein stripping surgery to laser vein ablation, a wide variety of varicose vein treatment exists. Most experienced vein surgeons strive to provide our patients with only minimally invasive techniques when possible: Endovenous laser ablation, Radiofrequency ablation closure, Glue closure and Mechanical venous abrasion with sclerotherapy. Vein removal by means of radiofrequency or laser ablation are

activities of daily living.

Not sure which vein condition you have? These guidelines may help.

Spider Veins

● small, thin looking lines ● resemble a sunburst, spider web, or tree with branches ● red or blue in color ● found on the face, ankles, feet and thighs ● close to the skin's surface

Varicose Veins

● bulging rope-like cords ● blue, flesh-toned, or purple in color ● generally solitary, not grouped ● can raise the skin ● found on the legs, anywhere from the groin to the ankle

among the least invasive yet highly effective treatments. These treatments are covered by most major insurance providers when medical criteria for treatment are identified.

To accurately determine and diagnose your vein condition, schedule an evaluation with a physician

Spider Vein Treatment

experienced in vein treatment. Most reputable vein centers

as varicose veins and are typically considered cosmetic when

are Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and

asymptomatic. Sclerotherapy, topical laser therapy, can be used

Diplomats of the American Board of Lymphatic and Venous

to reduce the appearance of these unsightly veins. Sclerotherapy

Medicine, the study of lymphatics, veins and venous diseases.

involves the injection of a foamy chemical solution into the

Check out information sites like the American Venous Forum

spider veins. With time, these injections cause the spider veins

and the American College of Phlebology.

Fortunately, spider veins are not as serious of a condition

offer complimentary vein screenings. Look for surgeons who

to shrink and gradually fade away. Topical laser is used for the veins of the face. The usual cost for sclerotherapy starts around $350 per session. Topical laser sessions start at $100 per session.

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Gò0dNews for Everyone

Honor Your Parents hildren, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honor thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise” (Ephesians 6:1-2).

This past year I turned 40. The big “4-0.” I have gray hair and a 15-year-old who thinks she is always right.

I have a husband and my mother lives with my little family. If we were doing algebra, this would be a very hard equation to work out. Stress gets high and in the

same year we moved, relocated, and I changed jobs.

Again, stress gets high.

My mom is not healthy, but she would move heaven and earth to help in any way she can. You see, I never question my mother’s love; her motives are always pure even when they upset me. I get upset and when this happens, I don’t always have unconditional security from all those around me, but I do from my momma. She loves me in spite of me. She is usually the one who gets the “Lord forgive me” moments. For this I apologize. On behalf of all of us silly kiddos who haven’t learned yet, please forgive us.

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God takes us through seasons of our lives and when we are in one season transitioning to the next, we can feel lost and alone. That’s where I was in January of this year. In my new season I began working with senior citizens. Through this opportunity the Lord has shown me so much as a child of a senior. Each season holds new promises.

Lesson # 1: A parent’s love is without end. When our parents begin to age, we can either do what the Bible tells us, or we can choose to ignore it.

Lesson # 2: The Bible doesn’t say to honor our parents if they have been good parents. There are no guidelines for the command! We honor regardless.

Lesson # 3: As our parents age, the roles shift a little. What if your mom or dad didn’t make sure you had milk for the next day or clean clothes? What if they didn’t check on you? Make a simple phone call.

Lesson # 4: There are so many ways to get help if you are ages 60 and up. If you are caring for someone ages 60 and up, there is help! Use google and research. Get the help!

Your parents shouldn’t have to decide if they will buy medicine or eat supper. Research!

Final Lesson: We are not promised tomorrow. Love well and love fully. To the mommy’s and daddy’s reading this, just keep loving those adult children, keep pressing in. To the children who have aging parents, stand on the word of God and honor your parents. Seek out help and love them well. Go hug your parents if you still have them on this earth. They are of much value.

Let the hurts of the past go and love!

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by Amy Wilson

Amy Wilson is employed with Southeast TN Agency Area on aging and disability, she serves in Kairos Prison Ministry and is actively involved with Eleven 22 Church. She resides in Cleveland, TN.

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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds A Single Simple Delicacy ~ Lifelong Memories MOMMA’S FRIED CHICKEN

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abundance. Don’t get the wrong impression, the abundance was not comprised of wealth or material

possessions. We were, however, cocooned in abundant love and affection from two wonderful parents. Our Dad worked very hard to provide for us and our Mom made the best use of all that we were blessed with.

We never had less than we NEEDED to eat but we didn’t always have enough of what we WANTED to eat. This fried chicken recipe is a beautiful memory of our Mother’s love and determination to make each of us happy. As kids, we all three actually loved the chicken liver and would camp out in the kitchen as Mom cooked the chicken. To prove her equal affection for us, she would very carefully create three

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morsels of that liver for her beloved children.

This also reminds me of how our Heavenly Father has created equal shares of His love and abundance for us. He has no boundaries or limitations, He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and He has already promised us equal ownership. Just as my brother, sister and I were loved enough to each get a taste of chicken liver, He has made us joint heirs with Jesus Christ for a taste of all that He has in store for us.

O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. (Psalm 34:8)

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t’s probably no secret to anyone that, on average, women

health issues, healthier muscles, bones and joints, better work

take a more proactive approach to their health than men do.

performance, increased mental health, and more energy.

According to studies noted by the Men’s Health Network, men

die an average of almost five years earlier than women, and at higher rates than women from the top 10 causes of death.

While there are many factors that contribute to this

Men’s bodies typically need three types of exercise at least three times a week: • Resistance training to strengthen and tone muscles • Stretching to enhance flexibility, balance, and coordination

imbalance, one important – and preventable – contributor is

• Aerobic exercise to improve heart and lung health

awareness. Research shows that men are less aware of their

The key is to find activities that you enjoy so you don’t

overall health than women.

“As men, we should make our health a priority throughout

get stuck in an exercise rut. Complement your gym routine with outdoor activities like hiking and pick-up games in your

the year and be aware of the negative impact ignoring our

backyard or local park. Vary your activities so your workouts stay

health can have, not only on our lives, but on the lives of our

fresh and interesting enough to “stick with the program.”

loved ones,” says Ted Tucker, MD of Athens Family Practice.

“As a month that hosts Father’s Day, June is a time where many of us are already thinking about the special men in our lives, and it’s the perfect time to encourage them to schedule health screenings, discuss their health with loved ones, and make healthy lifestyle changes.”

Here are some simple things that men can do to achieve a higher quality of life and take their health to the next level.

Schedule regular check-ups and exams with a primary care doctor While many men may not perceive a pressing need to visit have obvious, discernible symptoms. Regular check-ups with a primary care physician can help flag many issues before they become a real problem.

Primary care doctors can also administer recommended health screenings, like weight checks, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels; and, as men age, they can give heart rhythm screenings, prostate and hemoccult exams, and colonoscopies as recommended and needed.

Finding a primary care doctor you like and trust can lead to a better quality of life, reduce the risk of unexpected hospital visits and chronic illnesses and reduce your overall healthcare expenses. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, you can call Athens Family Practice at (423) 744-7585 and schedule an appointment with me or another provider in our office.

Besides in-office health screenings, there are certain selfexams – skin, oral, and testicle exams – that all men over 20 years of age can and should perform regularly on their own at home.

Get an exercise routine and keep it fresh Exercise is so important, and its numerous benefits can’t be ignored: longer life expectancy, lower risk for many common

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Eat smart A healthy and balanced diet leads to optimum performance and health. Use vegetables and fruits as your primary sources for vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. You can set the tone for your day and jumpstart your metabolism with a healthy breakfast.

Sleep, glorious sleep Think of sleep as valuable health currency. Sleep is crucial to physical and mental performance. Sleep deprivation is associated with medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and depression and increases the risk of accidents in the workplace and on the road. Take inventory of your sleep habits and make sure you’re getting the right amount of sleep.

In everything, balance Strive to create a healthy work/life balance. Determine your priorities. Figure out what’s really important to you, and focus on effectively managing your stress. Your mental well-being directly affects your physical health.

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Dr. Ted Tucker joined Athens Family Practice in April as a Family Practice provider. Dr. Tucker graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical School after completing his undergraduate work at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Dr. Tucker is accepting new patients and can be reached at (423) 744-7585.

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Two of God’s Beautiful Creations

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J

ust look at me. I am so beautiful. So, why does

to dig us up, and considers us not valuable. It is his plan to

everyone have such a dislike for me that they

cause us to feel like we are only good for discarding. If he

are so intent on digging me and all my friends

can cause us to dwell upon these thoughts long enough,

up only to discard us into their garbage? Others spray

how does it change our relationship with our creator? He

to kill me hoping that it's good riddance for me. Some

hates for us to be fruitful for the Kingdom of God.

use that fertilizer spreader to apply little granules of

Well, let's let satan think what he wants to. We

herbicide to stop me from growing and messing up

know what the Bible says about who we are. I am the

their beautifully landscaped front yard.

Lord's and he is mine. He is my great Shepherd. He has

They just don't seem to comprehend the fact that

promised to care for me until the end. I am his beautiful

God made me. I am part of his beautiful creation. I do

creation. I am royalty. I am his beautiful bride for whom

his will quite well. Soon there will be loads of white

he gave his life in my place. I am loved dearly by him.

stuff floating around with a seed attached to each tiny part. I multiply well. Just ask your neighbor.

Well, I saw this in my neighbor’s yard this week.

I wonder what he thinks about how God's beautiful creation is flourishing in his yard. I took time to admire

Oh, don't forget God knows what people do to his beautiful creation, dandelions. God also knows what satan does to his beautiful bride. Is beauty really in the eyes of the beholder?

Blessings as you trust God in all circumstances no matter how you feel about yourself or how you

its beauty.

see yourself. God is faithful.

Satan does not want us to know how God really feels about us. He wants us to

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Carl Corser is an ordained bishop, serves as president of the Gideons Cleveland North Camp, board of directors and Chaplin of the Peach state Antique Tractor Club, owner of CorserEnterprises (roll-off dumpsters, sheet metal and welding shop, and home renovation).

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Where: Please send submissions to articles.goodnews@gmail.com Why: Because God has not intended for us to just survive. We believe that we are intended to reach out to love and encourage each other. God has brought each of us through tough times, blessed us, and made the “impossible” possible. Let’s, together, share the love of Jesus Christ.

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Of all these blessings, one of the best was being a “preacher’s kid.” I learned about compassion, commitment, and dedication watching Daddy as he shepherded these churches. Because of Daddy’s ministry, I have been blessed to have so many people in my life. Many have stayed in my life, some passed through my life for a short time, but all touched my life and I am forever blessed by their presence.

Daddy had a way of guidance and discipline that left you feeling stronger and braver after the incident was over. One such memory came to mind during those last 17 days with Daddy. As a young teen, I had a piano recital and for this recital the teacher gave us the option of memorizing our music or using the sheet music. As I shared this information with Daddy, he encouraged me to rethink my choice of using my sheet music. He realized that the teacher may be using this assignment as a way to see who would go to extra lengths to do their very best. I assured him that my music piece was difficult and it would be better to use my music. Daddy gently reminded me of Proverbs 3:5-6 (his favorite scripture).

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The evening arrived and with a new dress, new shoes, hair done at the beauty shop, and music in my hand, I took the stage. Taking my seat on the piano bench I begin to play. All went well until I turned the page. With the motion of turning the page, my music took a leap off the piano and landed on the floor! I had to retrieve my music and then continue to play my

piece. One word describes this scene…devastation! As we arrived home, everyone had a comment about my demise, except Daddy. I felt unconditional love from Daddy! As I reflect upon this memory, it reminds me of the unconditional love of my Savior. When I choose a wrong path or choice He is there to forgive and redeem me. His love for me never wavers. He may be disappointed, but His love for me is always there.

“From the fullness of His grace I have received one blessing after another” (John 1:16).

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